Betty Brinn Children's Museum

07/29/05

Tons of fun, very educational, good for parents, too by Rebekah C. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Betty Brinn is a square. Literally. It's one long, unending square, with many many exhibits, all with hands-on things to do. There's a toddler area and a baby area, and everything else is designed for children under 12. Part of it changes, and the rest gets added to. There are lots of places for parents to sit and rest, and kid-friendly bathrooms (!!!) and eating places. You do have to pay for parking, either meter or in the parking structure, but the admission prices are reasonable, and the membership is a steal. This is a great place to go with kids.

PROS: Everything but the parking

CONS: The parking

From apple farming to starring on television, kids can fly with their imaginations at this interactive play place.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
An impressive array of exhibits invite tykes and their parents to get their hands dirty while they learn. Children can become farmers in an apple orchard, cashiers in a market, servers in a cafe or tellers at a bank. It's okay if kids smear paint on themselves as well as the huge sheets of paper, or obliterate glue sticks. They can also play instruments and discover the mystery of radio signals.